Obama Unveils New Ads In Pennsylvania
Barack Obama has three new ads running in Pennsylvania, a state where he trails Hillary Clinton in the polls. Clinton has yet to run ads in the state.
The 60-second spot, "Opportunity," opens with Obama extolling the American dream. The candidate is shown discussing his family history, particularly his grandparents, who "didn't have money, but they gave me love, a thirst for education, and a belief that we're all part of something larger than ourselves." Obama also talks about his time as an organizer in Chicago and political career thus far, spotlighting his work on tax cuts, health care for wounded troops, and ethics legislation.
"I've seen the power of opportunity in America when it's working," he concludes. "I've lived it. If we don't let narrow interests capture the agenda in Washington, there's no problem we cannot solve."
Watch it here.
The 30-second spot "Toughest" is more issue-focused, opening with the claim that Obama "took on the special interests – and won." The spot is an extended criticism of the influence of special interests that concludes with an excerpt of an Obama speech.
"They have not funded my campaign, they will not run my White House, and they will not drown out the voices of the American people," Obama says as the spot closes. Watch here.
The other 30-second spot, "Carry," has run in other states; it casts Obama as a uniter who "was successful in a bipartisan way."
The spot includes a testimonial from Republican state Sen. Kirk Dillard, who is shown talking about how Republican legislators respected Obama for his "negotiation skills and ability to understand both sides." Click here to watch it.
The 60-second spot, "Opportunity," opens with Obama extolling the American dream. The candidate is shown discussing his family history, particularly his grandparents, who "didn't have money, but they gave me love, a thirst for education, and a belief that we're all part of something larger than ourselves." Obama also talks about his time as an organizer in Chicago and political career thus far, spotlighting his work on tax cuts, health care for wounded troops, and ethics legislation.
"I've seen the power of opportunity in America when it's working," he concludes. "I've lived it. If we don't let narrow interests capture the agenda in Washington, there's no problem we cannot solve."
Watch it here.
The 30-second spot "Toughest" is more issue-focused, opening with the claim that Obama "took on the special interests – and won." The spot is an extended criticism of the influence of special interests that concludes with an excerpt of an Obama speech.
"They have not funded my campaign, they will not run my White House, and they will not drown out the voices of the American people," Obama says as the spot closes. Watch here.
The other 30-second spot, "Carry," has run in other states; it casts Obama as a uniter who "was successful in a bipartisan way."
The spot includes a testimonial from Republican state Sen. Kirk Dillard, who is shown talking about how Republican legislators respected Obama for his "negotiation skills and ability to understand both sides." Click here to watch it.
Best-selling author Mitch Albom on his first nonfiction work since "Tuesdays with Morrie."
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See all 32 CommentsCampaigning for her husband in Zanesville before the Ohio primary, Michelle Obama described to a group of women how hard it had been for her and Barack to make ends meet:
"We spend between the two kids, on extracurriculars outside the classroom, we''re spending about $10,000 a year on piano and dance and sports supplements. And summer programs... Do you know what summer camp costs?" (10,000!!!!! THAT IS WHAT MY AUTISTIC SON AND I LIVE ON FOR A YEAR)
The burden was especially heavy because she and Barack had to repay the student loans for college and law school at Princeton and Harvard: "The salaries don''t keep up with the cost of paying off the debt, so you''re in your 40s, still paying.
Actually, Michelle''s salary has kept up pretty well. The University of Chicago Hospital, where she is vice president for community affairs, bumped her pay from $121,910 in 2004 to $316,962 after her husband was elected to the U.S. Senate that year.
The Obamas also have Barack''s salary as a U.S. Senator ($169,300), royalties from his two best selling books, and an undisclosed amount of income from her service on six corporate boards.
In California, which ranks 46th among the states in per pupil spending and where there were substantial cuts in 2003, Gov. Schwarzenegger, after proclaiming
2008 as the education year, has
proposed a $4.8 billion cut in
education expenditures this year and next. He refuses to entertain
the idea of raising taxes to avoid
these cuts, which are the most drastic ever imposed on California
schools. It will mean firing of thousands of teachers, increased class sizes, and elimination of some programs. The citizens of California have finally been aroused and are voicing their protests to their Assemblyman and
Senators. But more such pressure is needed
Posted by je100 at 12:13 AM : Mar 23, 2008
Yeah, we KNOW Hilary''s plan to create UHC for the entire country, take away choice in service and insurance providers and hold America hostage to certain companies who may or may not decrease the benefits we will be forced to pay for....may be the most expensive program ever taken by a government that can''t even keep their hands off of or finance Social Security, Vets Programs or Disability programs already.
Good luck with trying to peddle Clinton as a saver--everytime she opens her mouth--if she is not bashing Obama or lying --then she''s trying to "buy" votes by telling us her latest scheme to shop til she drops with OUR tax money. LMAO Try again.
Posted by realpatriot1 at 06:40 AM : Mar 23, 2008
Let''s try for a little honesty here: The Dems NEVER turned any deficit into a surplus. NEVER. EVER. And you know this. With a Republican majority Congress in power and slashing budgets left and right and with the taxes raised by a Republican President before Bush Sr left office, the budget was brought under control. This was done over the repeated anger and protest of Democrats who are still upset about pet projects being cut.
Many are still mad at Bill Clinton for going along with the program and the law (Gramm Rudman law) which demanded the budget be brought under control.
Democrats have NEVER, ever on their own --cut programs or tried to save money. They truly are spend, spend, spend. And now, so are the Republicans.
But to your comment--the balancing of the budget being presided over by a Dem while a surplus grew? It''s only happened once and probably would not have happened ever if the Dems had still controlled Congress.
Those are the facts and anyone can check them. Love your party--by all means--but have a little decency and don''t lie for them while you are doing it.
Newsweek studied the campaign promises of all 3 major candidates and found that Obama''s promises were the least expensive to the Treasury while McCain''s plans to stay in Iraq, along with other promises were the most expensive. By far!
How many times do the Dems have to turn a Republican massive deficit and recession into a budget surplus and economic prosperity before you all will learn that the GOP is poison for the economy and the budget?
Posted by Fam1stt at 02:47 AM : Mar 23, 2008
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He is an eloquent speaker, but the recent issues surrounding certain relatives of his lead to the inference he is not as genuine as he claims to be.
And being a uniter and all, why didn''t he team up with Candidate Clinton; instead saying "this is a race to win, blah blah blah"? The Democrats are killing themselves right now because of the divisiveness.
Were the Clintons right all along, regarding "race"?
He is the truth, the our future,and should be our next leader in command.
Be for you say anything bad about him,just listen to him.
Because in all honesty you know nothing about him thats bad. all you know and heard is good things.
Now!that should tell you something!
God has choosing this man to lead us into this new century,
Wow! can you really hate on that...
Tell me your thoughts.
Sounds like you''re high on cocaine right now.
Dream on. Thank you
Richardson.
WHERE DOES AN ARKANSAS BRED NY SENATOR GET $5M DOLLARS BETWEEN LAST YEAR AND NOW WITHOUT STEALING FROM CAMPAIGN FUNDS?
ANY WIDE HIP HILLARY SUPPORTER CAN ANSWER THAT?
THAT IS STEALING,
THAT IS FRAUD,
THAT IS HILLARY CLINTON!!
CHINESE WEB SPAMMERS SAY $5M COMES FROM BILLS BOOK DEAL, B S!
LETS SEE THE FINANCES HILLARY!!
NOW, SHOW ME, PROVE IT%u2026 LETS SEE HILLARYS FINANCES!!!
ITS WHITEWATER ALL OVER AGAIN SETTING UP,
THE DISTRACTION LIKE BILL CLINTON, WHILE REPUBLICANS ARE RIPPING YOU OFF!
BILL AND HILLARY CLINTON ARE CLOWN CON MEN (HILLARY IS A SHE-MAN)!
HILLARY FLIP FLOPS AFTER 100% SUPPORT OF GW BUSHS IRAQ OIL WAR!
HILLARY WAS HOME ON ALLEGED DAY OF SLICK WILLIES HUM JOB!
HILLARY HAS FAILED EVERY ATTEMPT AT HEALTH CARE!
EXPERIENCE? AT WHAT, BEING A LIEING FAILURE?
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